Catfish derby sees its biggest fish in 38 years
52-pound, 5-ounce behemoth caught this year
Today, the river has only half as much phosphorus as it did in the early 1990s. The Minnesota supports a large and relatively diverse fish population even under stressed conditions the water now has enough oxygen to support fish, mussels, plants and other life. Maintaining an appropriate level of oxygen makes it possible for the Minnesota River to support a healthy aquatic life. As mentioned in the following story, fishing in the Minnesota River is definitely becoming exciting! "Some monster catfish have been pulled from the Minnesota River in the 38-year history of the Catfish Derby held in Franklin, but none bigger than the 52-pound, 5-ounce behemoth caught this year by Steve Fisher of South Haven. The Derby's record breaking fish was caught in the middle of the night, July 26-27. A sleepy Fisher was alone in his boat when his rod bent over and it was 'fish on'.'' Read more of the story here.
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Take Action on the Minnesota River 'National Blueways' Nomination
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Paddle the most scenic route of the Minnesota
Saturday on August 10th at 9 AM
Enjoy a beautiful 3 hour river paddle THIS weekend in the Renville County area. This is one of our last summer river trips for this year. So join us and paddle the Minnesota before summer ends! Meet: Skalbekken County Park in Renville County at 9:00 am. What to know: A sack lunch will be provided. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and bug spray and layer your clothes. You might want to wear shoes that can get wet.
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| Diana Moe |
GIRLS RULE! Fishing with Diana: Kinney Landing
On Saturday, August 10th at 8 AM
Have you ever wanted to learn to fish without all the testosterone? Here is your chance! Diana is a seasoned fisher-woman and will introduce you to the basics of river fishing.
Location: Kinney Landing off of Hwy 67 along the Minnesota River
What participants should expect: An opportunity to learn the basics of river fishing from tying and baiting your own hook, casting and basic fish identification. Participants should bring a water bottle, bug spray, sunglasses, sturdy shoes that may get wet. CURE has a few rods available for use so be sure to let us know that you need one when you register.
To register, call our office at 320-269-2984 or email [email protected]. Read more about the trip here.
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Paddle the Minnesota River in the New Ulm Area Sunday, August 11th at 9 AM
Have you experienced the Minnesota River in the New Ulm area?Well you have the chance to do so THIS weekend! Take a 3 hour day trip with the folks from Wild River Academy beginning at the Riverside Park in New Ulm. Trip includes a sack lunch.
Meet: Riverside Park in New Ulm at 9:00 am. Take out will be at Courtland Boat Launch off of the Highway 24 bridge. What to know: A sack lunch will be provided. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and bug spray and layer your clothes. You might want to wear shoes that can get wet. To register, call our office at 320-269-2984 or email [email protected]. Click here for more information about the trip.
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| Polar Explorer Will Steger and Fresh Energy's J. Drake Hamilton |
SAVE the DATE: Clean Energy, Climate, and Health Public Forum
Sunday, September 15th, at 7 PM in Granite Falls
A free public forum with polar explorer Will Steger and Fresh Energy's J. Drake Hamilton.
Minnesota is on a clean energy path that is bringing benefits to human health and our air, water, and natural resources.
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CURE's Events & Adventure's Program
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Experience the Upper Minnesota River Watershed with the guides from Wild River Academy and from our CURE members and board members by paddling, biking, fishing, birding, hiking or all of the above! Click on the links below to learn more about each trip including details on special costs for our CURE members. - Advanced Registration Required.
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Did you know that you may now become a member of CURE online?
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117 South 1st Street
Montevideo, Minnesota 56265
320-269-2984
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